R – E – S – P – E – C – T (find out what it means to me)



“If you treat an individual…as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.” – Goethe


Task 1:

List three examples of people you know whom you respect and why



Task 2:

List three examples of people you don't know whom you respect and why



Task 3:

Collaboratively, we will write our own definitions for:

Respect (vt):


Respectful (adj):


Disrespectful (adj):


If you are happy with what has been written so far - go onto Task 4: If you would like to add something to a definition or take something out please do so but remember to put a note on the discussion tab explaining what you changed and why.




The New Collins Concise English Dictionary's definition of

Respect:

1. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard.
2. the state of being honoured or esteemed.
3. polite or kind regard; consideration: respect for people's feelings

Respectful:

1. full of showing, or giving respect

Disrespectful:

1. showing contempt, rudeness or lack of respect



Task 4:

What is the difference between 2. and definition 3. of "respect"?





Task 5:

What are five ways to show respect to others?


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Task 6:

Tell a story of being disrespected and how it made you feel:





Task 7:

Tell a story of being respected and how it made you feel:






Task 8:

Do you feel like most of your teachers at TIS treat you with respect? What makes you feel that way?



Task 9:

Do you feel respected in this class by Ms H? What could she do to make you feel respected?



Task 10:

Do you feel respected in this class by your classmates? What could they do to make you feel respected?